Combination tool



April s, 1924.. 1,489,239

' J. F. EAGAN COMBINATION TOOL Filed Feb. 28, 1923 3 Sheets-Sheet 1 l mf l Umm-l IU L M@ ATTORNEY WITNESS:

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J. F. EAGAN lCOlVllINA'I'ION TOOL Filed Feb. 28, 1925 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR BY m A ATTORNEY WITNESS:

April 8 1924.

J. F. EAGAN COMBINATION Tool.'

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Patented Apr. 8, 1924.

MNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JOSEPH F. EAGAN, OF DUNCAN, OKLAHOMA.

COMBINATION TOOL.

Application led February 28, 1923. Seriai No. 621,901.

bodies a construction susceptible of being folded to produce a comparatively small article when not in use, the invention residing in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as claimed.

1n the drawings forming part of this application, like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views, and wherein:

Figure l is a plan view of the tool showing the movable plate in normal position.

Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary view of the respective sections of the level.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on the line 3 3 of Figure 1.

Figure t is a sectional view taken on the line l---of kFigure 1.

Figure 5 is a view showing the arrangement of the movable plate-when .the tool is used in the capacity of a square, this view being partly broken away.

Figure 6 is aside elevation of the tool folded.

Figure 7 is a view partly in section showing the manner of holding the `respective sections of the tool folded one upon the other.

Referring to the drawings in detail, 10 and 11 indicate respectively the sections of a level, these sections being arranged in end to end relation and pivotally connected together, to permit the sections to be arranged in superimposed relation when folded. The section 10 is bifurcated as at 12, Figure 2, to accommodate the reduced extension 13 projecting from the meeting end of the section 11.y The end wall of the bifurcation is .provided with a keeper 1st, Figures 2 and 3, for the recept-ion of the spring pressed bolt 15 arranged within thefsection 13 and normally projecting beyond one end thereof, so that the respective sections are held fixed relatively when in use. The extension 13 is provided with a longitudinal slot 16, in which operates a thumb engaging member 17 projecting from the bolt, so that the bolt may be retracted when desired to swing the sections on their pivot for thepurpose of folding the tool. The extension 13 provides the'section 11 with shouldersat either side of the extension, and each shoulder includes a flat portion 18 and a bevelled or inclinedy portion 19. These portions are engaged by similarly designed extremities of the sepa-V rated portions20 of the section 10 which are defined by the bifurcation 12. In other words each portion 2O is provided with af flat surface 21 which bears against the por-` tion 18 and end section 11, and a bevelled or inclined surface 22 which bears against the portionv19 of the vlatter mentioned .section. The extension 13 is thickened at an appropriate point in its length as at 23 and yformed on this thickened portion are spaced bearings 24 between which is arranged a bearing 25 formed on Ythe section 10, and when these bearings are alined incident to the association of the. sections 10 and 11, a

l pivot bolt is passed through said bearings to permit the sections to be folded'in the manner above stated. Each section of the tool is provided with a level indicated generally at 25', and is further provided with a nger receiving'recess 26 to facilitate handling of the tool.

The section 11V is provided with a longitudinal recess or depression 27 Figure 5,

which communicates with a transversely disposed recessor depression 28 to accommodate the pivoted blade 29 in either of the adjusted positions of the latter. This yblade swings upon a pivot 30 and has associated therewith aspring 31, Figure 4, the latter operating to hold the blade in either the depression 27 when the blade is normally arranged, or the depression 28 when the blade is swung to a position for use. The blade is normally arranged in the depression -27 parallel `with the lsection 11, and when in this position the sight opening 32 of said blade is disposed immediately above the adjacent level 25. However, when it is desired to use theftool as a square.` this plate is lifted out ofthe recess 27 subsequent to retracting the spring 31, and then arranged in ay right angular relation to the said section 11 and received by the recess 28. When the pivotv30 is released, the

spring expands to. hold the plate in the rebyfirst arranging the blade 29 in its nor;-

f tively in their folded position. The toolis lInally projects' into an opening lor recess,

350i' said section. WhenV the section 1l is swung upon the sectionlO, the head of the pivot 30 isv received by the recess orV opening 35, and then engaged by the bolt 34- to hold the sections l0 and ll fixed rela' very simple in construction and can be manufactured and sold ata nominal cost.

Vhile it is believed that from the foregoing description, the Vnaturel and advantages of the invention Will be readily apparent, I desire to have it understood that I do not limit myselfto what is herein shown and described and that such changes may `be resorted to when desired as fall lWithin the scope of what is claimed.

,Having` thus described the invention, l claim:

I. A combined level and square including pivotally connected sections adapted tol be arrangedqinfe'nd to end` relation, or in superimposed relation, a level associated with cach section, and a pivoted Vblade carried,

by one section and normally arranged pari allel therewith, but adapted to be arranged at a right angle to said section for use,

means for holdingrr said b'ladei'n either posi-y tion, and said bladeV having` an bpening adapted to be arranged above the adjacent level when the blade is innormal position.

2. A combined -levelrand square including .pivotally'connected sections adapted to be'arranged inV end to end-relation, for use,

or folded one upon-the other, a level associated with each section, a pivoted blade mounted on one section and adapted to be normally arranged upon the other section, but capable of being swung With relation thereto for use, means for holding the blade in either position, the other of said sections having an opening adapted to receive the head of a pivot for said blade when said sections are folded one upon the other, and resilient means carried by the last mentioned section and arranged to engage the head of'said pivot to hold the sections fixedY relatively when folded.

3. A. combined level and square including two sections, one of said sections being bifurcated, an extension projecting from the ady jacent end of the other section, and received by the bifurcation of the first mentioned section, said sections beingpivotally connected together and adapted to be arranged in end to end relation for use and folded one upon the other when not in use, a spring pressed bolt carried by said eXtension of one section and adapted to be received bythe other section to hold said sections Xed relatively in endtto end relation, a pivoted blade mounted upon one section and normallyv arranged parallel4 therewith, said blade beingA adapted to be arranged at a right angle to said section, for use, means for holding Ysaid blade in either position, and cooperating means carried by the respective sections for holding the latter fixed relatively When folded.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

` JosEPH FJEAGAN. a 

